TRAVEL GUIDE: NORTH DAKOTA

Known for more than raising crops, North Dakota is a land steeped in history. It has housed some of the United States' greats, including Sakakawea (the Native American woman who accompanied the Lewis and Clark expedition as a guide) and Theodore Roosevelt, and it has served as the stage for infamous historical events like Custer's Last Stand. Today's visitors will find a state that has fully embraced its past and present. Tourists can marvel at the Badlands' rugged beauty, view Native American art at the Plains Art Museum or celebrate Scandinavian culture at the annual Norsk Hostfest.

BISMARCK

A TRIBAL TRADITIONUnited Tribes International Powwow
A tradition that has lasted for more than 40 years, the annual United Tribes International Powwow has become one of the premier cultural events of North Dakota. More than 70 tribes and 1,500 dancers and drummers participate in the festival, which draws around 20,000 spectators.

DUNSEITH

GARDEN PARTYInternational Peace Garden
The 2,300-acre International Peace Garden on the border of the U.S. and Canada symbolizes peace between the two neighbors. In the spring and summer, the gardens bloom with thousands of flowers surrounding rolling woodlands, two lakes and hiking and biking trails.

FARGO

NATIVE AMERICAN ARTPlains Art Museum
The Fargo museum's collection contains approximately 3,000 works, including national and regional contemporary art, traditional American Indian art and traditional folk art.

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GOOD TRIP TO THE BADLANDSTheodore Roosevelt National Park
Theodore Roosevelt's famous affection for the North Dakota Badlands inspired the government to turn 70,466.89 acres of the southwestern part of the state into a national park. Visitors can tour the restored Maltese Cross Cabin, and explore the north end of the 100-mile Maah Daah Hey Trail.

MINOT

CELEBRATE SCANDINAVIANorsk Hostfest
Every fall, Minot plays host to Norsk Hostfest, the largest Scandinavian festival in North America. Attracting tens of thousands of people every year, Norsk Hostfest aims to preserve and celebrate Nordic culture and customs. Attendees can feast on Scandinavian food, buy handcrafted gifts and attend various shows.

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BOOK A ROOMNorth Dakota Hotels
For those unwilling to rough it, North Dakota boasts a wide selection of hotels. These hotel ratings, reviews and photos should help you find your ideal accommodations.